Plaza Vieja

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Plaza Vieja is a historic public square in Old Havana, Cuba, known for its colonial architecture, lively atmosphere, and cultural significance.

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Plaza Vieja canonical 3

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Predicate Object
instanceOf public square
tourist attraction
urban plaza
city Havana, Cuba
surface form: Havana
coordinateLocation 23.135°N 82.35°W
country Cuba
district Old Havana
foundedInCentury 16th century
governingBody Oficina del Historiador de la Ciudad de La Habana
surface form: Oficina del Historiador de La Habana
hasArchitecturalStyle Baroque architecture
Spanish colonial architecture
hasCulturalRole social hub of Old Havana
venue for public celebrations
hasEconomicRole center of tourism-related commerce
hasFeature central open space
cobbled pavement
historic fountain
outdoor seating areas
restored facades
surrounding arcades
hasNearbyAttraction Plaza de Armas
Plaza de San Francisco
Plaza de la Catedral
hasUse cultural events
markets
public gatherings
tourism
heritageDesignation Old Havana
surface form: Old Havana and its Fortification System
heritageStatus UNESCO World Heritage Site component
inception 1559
knownFor art galleries
colonial architecture
cultural significance
historic buildings
lively atmosphere
restaurants and cafes
languageOfPlace Spanish
locatedIn Cuba
Havana, Cuba
surface form: Havana

Old Havana
openToPublic yes
originalName Plaza Nueva
partOf historic center of Havana
significantPeriod Cuban republican era
Spanish colonial era
surfaceType stone pavement
touristRegion Caribbean
underwent major restoration in late 20th century

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Old Havana contains Plaza Vieja
Habana Vieja knownFor Plaza Vieja